Benefits Financial Analyst

Eversource Energy

. Research, analyze, evaluate, and prepare reports and documents supporting the Benefits Strategy team .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeWestwood • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,600 - $94,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in benefits strategy, compliance activities, and financial analysis, with a strong focus on ERISA plan audits and SOC reporting. Proficient in coordinating with auditors and managing benefit plan documentation and reconciliations.

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ERISA Plan AuditsSOC 1/SOC 2 ReportingFinancial AnalysisEmployee Benefits KnowledgeCompliance Activities

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCompliance ActivitiesBenefit Plan AuditsPension Payment ReconciliationDocument Control ImplementationForm 5500 FilingsAudit Findings ResolutionData AnalysisBenchmarkingClaims Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CEBS Certification

Industry Keywords

ERISASOX ControlsSOC ReportsIRS ComplianceEmployee Benefits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, analyze, evaluate, and prepare reports and documents supporting the Benefits Strategy team
Lead and coordinate annual ERISA plan audits and SOX controls for benefits programs
Complete compliance activities, including annual benefit plan audits and SOC-1 vendor report reviews
Serve as primary liaison to external financial statement and SOC report auditors
Coordinate auditor data requests with functional areas
Reconcile pension payments and censuses and oversee benefit plan tie-outs and reconciliations
Document and implement new controls when applicable
Review draft financial statements and footnotes and validate disclosures
Coordinate documentation for Form 5500 filings and file extensions for certain benefit plans
Drive resolution of audit findings and own remediation plans
Lead annual SOC 1/SOC 2 report reviews for benefits-related vendors
Map complementary user entity controls and capture evidence
Track bridge letters, penetration test summaries, and cyber questionnaires
Oversee SLAs, operational exceptions, and corrective action plans with vendors, recordkeepers, and TPAs
Monitor emerging SOX- and IRS-related compliance trends affecting HR
Assist with benefit plan bill payment approval
Perform financial, benchmarking, and claims-data analyses for benefits projects
Provide rate case analytical support
Perform other tasks or projects assigned by the Benefits Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

No immigration-related sponsorship is offered; applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment will not be considered
Ability to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with a third day determined by the employee and supervisor
Ability to work up to five days in the office if needed or if policy changes
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, related discipline, or equivalent experience
Three (3) plus years related experience with exposure to or knowledge of Finance and employee benefits preferred
Knowledge of employee benefits; CEBS certification a plus
Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Systems
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong organizational skills